On Hemingway's The Old Man And The Sea

Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), a famous American writer, is considered as one of the most important and outstanding writers of the 20th century in the world. In his parable novel The Old Man and the Sea (1952), Hemingway further explored the masculine theme of man meeting challenges and struggling alone, manifesting extreme determination and fortitude in the face of certain defects, and living with "grace under pressure". The portrayal of the old fisherman Santiago reflected the qualities and values that the author admired most: courage, dignity and the power to endure. This essay is to deal mainly with the deep meaning and the writing style ofThe Old Man and the Sea as well as the character of the protagonist-Santiago,aiming to help the reader get a better understanding of this masterpiece by Hemingway.